CSU-Pueblo’s Jensen battling for Ravens right tackle job

The Associated Press

Published: July 23, 2014;Last modified: July 23, 2014 11:48AM

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Not much has gone right for the Baltimore Ravens in the 17 months since they won the Super Bowl.

After defeating the San Francisco 49ers to claim their second championship, the Ravens sputtered to an 8-8 finish in 2013 and missed the playoffs for the first time since coach John Harbaugh took over in 2008.

During the past offseason five players were arrested — most notably running back Ray Rice, who is awaiting word on a possible suspension for allegedly assaulting his fiancee in Atlantic City.

Harbaugh and the Ravens will attempt to put all that behind them this summer at training camp. Beginning with the first full-team workout Thursday, Baltimore has plenty of work to do before the season opener against the defending AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals.

The primary focus will be building a cohesive attack under former Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak, who replaces Jim Caldwell as offensive coordinator.

“We’ll figure it out,” Kubiak said, “and make sure on opening day we’re doing what we do best.”

One of the most notable duels in camp will be at right tackle, a position that opened up when the Ravens let Michael Oher depart as a free agent.

Rick Wagner is atop the depth chart, but the second-year pro saw most of his action last year as a tight end in the “jumbo” package.

“He definitely shows the tools that he can be a starter for us, and he’s definitely going to compete for that (right tackle) spot,” Pro Bowl guard Marshall Yanda said.

If Wagner can’t handle the job, the Ravens could turn to former CSU-Pueblo tackle Ryan Jensen or left guard Kelechi Osemele.

Last season, Jensen, a 2013 sixth-round draft pick, did not play a single snap. But Ravens coaches were impressed enough by his work in last year’s camp that the team kept him on the roster for the season.